How much weight are you towing with a “non” HD Expedition?
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CaptOchs
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HD tow should be standard. That was the most frustrating part of shopping for an Expedition is weeding out the non-HD Expeditions and the clueless salesmen who think the tow package means it has a hitch.
Fizzy
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Likely 6000 for most people, as a Max 4x2wd is pretty rare.
mcb345
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I have the HD tow and I’ll probably never trailer anything but might use the hitch for a bike rack or something along those lines.
But, If I ever have to I know I’m fully prepared!
But, If I ever have to I know I’m fully prepared!
MLyon
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What I’ve heard explained by a mechanic on a podcast is that with the small size of the engine, it builds up high heat and without the hd radiator and oil cooler and trans cooler there is a chance of something getting too hot. It may be fine 90% of time but that one time going up hill in a strong wind may be enough to kill something on drivetrain. The gear ratio also aids in helping to prevent overheating. Not sure what other differences there are but that’s what I’ve heard
vincentrose
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There is a difference between what it CAN do and what it is DESIGNED to do. Sure your Expedition has the power to tow 6000lbs, and you can probably get away with if you only do it once or twice, but if you do it regularly, your drivetrain will quickly wear out and break faster because you are overstressing the components that is NOT designed to tow that much weight, like the Engine, Transmission, and Rear Ends. Keep in mind, that your Expy already weighs close to 6,000lbs by itself, add to that a 6,000lb or a 9,000lb trailer, that a lot of weigh you are trying to pull. You could probably tow 6,000 lbs with a Volkswagon, if you tried, but it would start falling apart almost immediately because it's not designed to tow anywhere near that.
Gumby
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My rear pinion seal being repaired 3 times so far agrees with you!!
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